Romania maintained its position as the European Union’s largest natural gas producer in 2025, continuing the lead it first achieved in 2024 when it surpassed the Netherlands. Last year, Romanian production reached nearly 357,500 TJ, exceeding Dutch output of around 315,000 TJ. Although both countries experienced slight declines compared to 2024, Romania remained firmly ahead. In 2024, domestic production had approached 360,000 TJ, while the Netherlands produced just over 322,000 TJ.
Romania accounted for roughly 30% of total EU gas production, which amounted to about 1.2 million TJ in 2025. However, in terms of overall European demand—approximately 11.5 million TJ—Romania’s output covered just over 3% of total consumption. The EU continues to rely heavily on imports, mainly from Norway, the United States, and other external suppliers. Overall, EU production met only about 10.5% of internal demand, a slight increase from 2024 largely due to reduced consumption across the continent.
Production statistics are reported by Eurostat in both energy content (TJ) and volumetric terms such as cubic meters. While the Netherlands extracted a slightly larger physical volume, Romania’s output delivered greater energy content because of the higher calorific value of its gas.
Looking ahead, Romania’s leading position is expected to strengthen further with the Neptun Deep offshore project, scheduled to begin production in 2027. The project is jointly developed by Romgaz and OMV Petrom, which currently account for about 87% of Romania’s gas output. Once offshore volumes come online, Romania is poised to significantly expand domestic production and widen its advantage among EU gas-producing countries.
